OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, believes that artificial intelligence has the potential to benefit society tremendously. However, he also has concerns about how the technology may be misused by malicious individuals. In a recent interview with ABC News, he expressed concern that some individuals may ignore the safety measures that are in place. Although OpenAI has a head start with its ChatGPT AI chatbot, it has many competitors in the marketplace. These competitors pose a significant challenge, despite Microsoft’s large investment in the company.

OpenAI recently launched GPT-4, a more sophisticated successor to ChatGPT. The company is taking precautions to keep its technology safe from bad actors. It is withholding information about the inner workings of GPT-4 and is working to develop the AI in secret. OpenAI’s Chief Scientist, Ilya Sutskever, acknowledged that there is significant competition in the field, with many companies vying to develop similar technology.

Altman is concerned that some of these competitors may not put safety limits in place, which could have serious implications for society. OpenAI’s recent release of a “system card” document shows how its testers deliberately tried to get GPT-4 to provide dangerous information. This testing ensured that the AI was safe before its launch.

Altman worries that bad actors could use AI models for malicious purposes, such as disinformation campaigns or offensive cyber attacks. OpenAI’s hybrid capped-profit model, with Microsoft as a major investor, reflects the company’s concern for the safe and transparent development of AI. Altman’s willingness to highlight the dangers of AI demonstrates OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development.